Terrano 3.0 auto info please

[Leadchucker]

Issues, reliability, mpg pros, cons please looking to go look at one tomorrow need to pick your brains lol

 

[jims-terrano]

I really like the sound of what people say about the 3litre and nothing really I'm aware of that goes wrong either. The auto mpg figures on autotrader are lower and having driven 2.7 manual and auto I can honestly say the auto is nice and easy drive. Think towing capacity is lower on an auto but people still tow caravans without problem.

Good luck on your search.

 

[Leadchucker]

Our folding caravan is only 750KG, I'm more bothered about mpg and reliability, it may be a 2.7 tdi Manual if I can't find a good 3.0 thanks for reply,

 

[jims-terrano]

I've not heard anything bad about the 3litre but others will reply later I'm sure. An automatic will never give you the same mpg as a manual and so far this has proved true with mine but in fairness it's swings n roundabouts.

If you end up buying a 2.7 you still won't be disappointed with it and reliability is fine too.

Big thing to look for is rust!

Sills, inside the rear arch there is a seatbelt mounting, boot floor and front inner wings/wheel arches. If the front wings are bubbling don't worry as thats normal and not an mot fail unless there are some sharp edges.
If you look at lwb then open rear passenger doors and lift the rear seats, there is a joint in the carpet. Lift the rear section of carpet at that point, check for rust as there is a body mounting in that location.

Unless it's badly rusted then most repairs aren't too bad.

 

[Leadchucker]

Cheers Jim it's all questions I know but I want to buy a decent one cheers bud

 

[jims-terrano]

Questions and banter is what this forum is based on :thumbs

 

[Blocky10]

I now replied on your other 3ltr thread:doh